What could be a thesis statement for the short story "The Open Window" by Saki?

One thesis
statement for an essay on the story could argue that "" typifies 's style in that he
is clever and unconventional, socially satiric, and surprising.

In his social
, Saki sometimes uses a young character who plays a practical joke upon a priggish and finicky
character such as Framton Nuttel. This young personage, such as Vera, is perceptive enough to
identify the adult's weakness and exploit it. Often the reader is caught unaware, as well as the
character who is satirized.

Vera, the young niece of Mrs. Sappleton to whom
Nuttel is to be introduced, exemplifies Saki's subtle satire since her name suggests truth
(veracity). When she learns that Mr. Nuttel has come to her area for a rest where he is not
acquainted with anyone, Vera takes advantage of his vulnerability and weaves her tale with just
enough veracity to convince Nuttel that it is true. She deceives him by supposedly explaining
the reason for the open window:

Poor aunt
always...